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January 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery County Public Schools Are Closed Today, Jan. 27

Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today because of emergency weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. Administrative offices will open two hours late. Day care programs in school buildings may open at 10:30 a.m. today.

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January 20, 2015 | Krista Brick

Berliner Wants To Limit Sidewalk Closures

A new proposal in the county could make it easier for walkers to use sidewalks in the county. Councilman Roger Berliner (D-Dist.1) wants to limit the amount of time a sidewalk is off limits to pedestrians when it is part of a construction site. “If you are forcing people to walk where they are not […]

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January 19, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Holiday Schedule for MLK, Jr. Day in Montgomery County

Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on Monday, January 19: County Offices – closed Libraries – closed County liquor stores – closed Recreation – aquatics programs and facilities open; all other classes and programs canceled; Administrative office, senior centers and community centers closed Montgomery Parks […]

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May 30, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Police Investigate Serious Accident in Germantown

UPDATED Montgomery County police are on the scene of a one vehicle collision at Middlebrook Road and Great Seneca Highway in Germantown that occurred overnight near Seneca Valley High School. Police said some lanes at this intersection would be closed during the morning rush hours of May 30 as officers investigate the accident. Great Seneca […]

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May 16, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Montgomery Parks, Roads and Facilities impacted By Flooding

Montgomery Parks announced the following closures due to the heavy rains and flooding: Road Closures: Sligo Creek Parkway (from Maple Avenue to Piney Branch Road) Beach Drive (from Connecticut Avenue to Old Spring, and from the D.C. line to East West Highway) Field Closures: All athletic fields in Montgomery Parks are closed today, with the […]

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Federal Government Offices are Closed

Federal offices in the Washington, D.C. area are closed today because of the emergency weather conditions. You can find more information at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website.

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March 13, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Montgomery Parks Athletic Fields Closed Thru March 16

All Montgomery Parks athletic fields at local parks and elementary and middle schools are closed through March 16 due to the unusually wet conditions. Field conditions will be assessed on a daily basis beginning March 17. Until then, teams are not allowed to play or practice on these fields due to the risk of destroying the […]

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March 2, 2014 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Government Closed on March 3

Montgomery County government will be closed on Monday, March 3. Essential personnel must report. Government facilities will not be open to the public. Ride On Bus Service Suspended Monday Morning All Ride On bus service will be suspended Monday morning due to expected hazardous weather conditions. Ride On will monitor weather and road conditions during […]

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February 13, 2014 | Staff Writer

County Offices Closed on Feb. 14

Montgomery County Government will be closed on Friday, February 14. Essential personnel must report. Government facilities will not be open to the public. The County Executive is continuing the state of General Emergency through Friday at midnight. Snow Emergency  County officials remind residents that a Snow Emergency Declaration is also in effect for Montgomery County, […]

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February 12, 2014 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Government Closed on Feb. 13

Montgomery County Government will be closed on Thursday, February 13. Essential personnel must report. Government facilities will not be open to the public. County officials remind residents that a Snow Emergency Declaration is in effect for Montgomery County, which prohibits parking along routes signed and marked as “Snow Emergency Route.” Vehicles parked on emergency routes […]

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